Nylon Locking Nuts Only

Nylon Locking Nuts

Finish = Bright Zinc plated (BZP)

Gauge / Size options :

M6

M8

M10

M12

M16

A nylon locking nut, also referred to as a nylon-insert lock nut, polymer-insert lock nut, or elastic stop nut, is a kind of locknut with a nylon collar insert that resists turning.

The plastic insert is placed at the end of the nut, with an inner diameter (ID) slightly smaller than the major diameter of the screw.

The insert deforms elastically over the threads of the screw, without having threads in turn cut into it.

The nylon insert locks the nut by friction against the screw under the applied radial compressive force.

Nylon locking nuts are different to standard hex nut, there is a nylon insert set inside the nut.

When you fit the nylon lock nut onto a bolt or threaded stud, the nylon insert places itself around the threads and locks the nut in place.

This gives a nylon lock nut a distinct advantage over a standard nut when the bolt or threaded stud is subject to vibration, as the nylon lock nut is unaffected by vibration.